The Lion King Tampa Fl Tickets

The multi-award winning musical, The Lion King celebrated its 18^th birthday recently and plans on growing old with its huge fan base. The musical will not be bringing down curtain on its production anytime soon and has already announced an extended run in Tampa starting 2016.   The Straz Center will stage performances from January till February, and families are rushing for their The Lion King Tampa tickets.

Top Reasons Why The Lion King Musical Is Still Roaring Worldwide

Billions of box office revenues later and in its 18^th year, The Lion King musical is still packing in huge crowd and has become Broadway's fourth longest-running show ever. Based on 1994 blockbuster animated movie, it's no surprise that the show is doing so well as its fan following is huge and diehard. Here are some reasons why the musical is still a crowd pleaser.

•  Reimagined for stage, Julie Taymor and team have done a wonderful job with the stage design and props. From the pride rock to the savanna, every detail has been well thought of and the audience is transported to the African Pride Land.

• The spectacular puppets, beautifully crafted masks and exotic costumes bring to life the beloved characters, delighting the young and adults.

• The stage adaptation captures the essence of the story and there is witty humor, clever artistry and family-friendly antics.

• The songs. While people fell in love with the adorable characters Simba, Nala, Timon and Pumba, the songs by Elton John heightened their chemistry. ?Hakuna Matata?, ?Can You Feel the Love Tonight? and ?Circle of Life? remain all-time favorite.